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John Harrison
John Harrison is the Owner/Operator of In the Garden in Pittsburg. For more information or to reach John please call 620-231-4545.
Lawn, Garden & Landscaping
2012-06-01 11:13:40
Best flower and plant choices this season
Q: We are in the middle of redoing our yard and I want to add some seasonal color .What are the best plants and flowers for the season?
A: You have many choices, but there are a few choices that will give you color longer as they last longer in the season. Here is a short list of some of the most popular: • Tropical Hibiscus are great and can take the heat. They also come in a wide range of vibrant colors. • Purslane are a blooming succulent. They do well in hanging baskets and are very drought tolerant. • Sweet Potato vine is just what it sounds like. It comes in several colors with Chartreuse being the most popular. It grows like a weed and needs very little care. If you want something that will live for several years or more, perennials are a great choice. A few Perennials that bloom in summer are Daylily, Daisies, Russian Sage, Gaillardia, and Helens Flower. You also have some wonderful choices in shrubs that flower in summer. These include: • Roses are surprisingly hearty and heat tolerant. They come in a vast array of varieties and colors. • Crape Mrytle, which comes in a huge selection of varieties from trees to dwarf sizes, are also an excellent choice for durability. • Rose of Sharon, a deciduous flowering shrub, makes a great summer time hedge, • Hydrangea, which comes in 23 species, has several varieties that are perfect for adding color and withstanding the warm temperatures.
 
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